All new staff of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu were welcomed to our marae this month including Hana O’Regan, who is the general manager of Oranga Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Hana speaking during the mihi whakatau.

Hana speaking during the mihi whakatau.

Manuhiri approaching the marae – Susan Wallace of Makaawhio performing a karanga.

Manuhiri approaching the marae – Susan Wallace of Makaawhio performing a karanga.

Everybody seated inside the whare tipuna.

Everybody seated inside the whare tipuna.